barnstormed

Definition of barnstormednext
past tense of barnstorm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for barnstormed
Verb
  • The findings, published in January in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, reveal that at least two subspecies of cheetah once roamed the Arabian Peninsula.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Skubal roamed the spring backfields in Nike spikes, practically attached to Verlander’s hip.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Shopping carts had wandered away from their stores.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
  • As elite cross-country skiers pushed to the finish in the women’s team sprint heats, a dog wandered onto the course and ran with athletes down the straightaway.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As such, its mass of untamed, scrubby green can today be traipsed through on foot or horseback, via ethereal blue coves such as Cala Marinella, the odd wandering fox and to the soothing rhythm of Aleppo pines rustling in the hot wind.
    Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
  • By the end of the war in 1944, the hotel had seen its share of wear and tear—more than 100,000 servicemen traipsed through the hotel over the two years—and Laughner decided to sell, at quite a loss.
    Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • It’s been 17 years since the bright yellow Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki) hopped through its native habitat.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The arrival of a wave of glamorous day-tripping journalists who hopped in from France seemed, to the Spanish press censor, to herald a shift in the feeling of the war.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As one of the brand's newest global ambassadors, Graham, 37, gallivanted around New York for the campaign.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In her visit to Austin, McMahon toured Alpha School and joined a roundtable discussion with school leaders focused on AI and education innovation.
    Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Players toured the White House on Tuesday afternoon, according to the White House’s social media accounts.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Brown has coached six defensive backs to the NFL, including two-time Super Bowl champion and All-Pro Trent McDuffie (Kansas City Chiefs) during his time at Washington.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Assistant coach Rob Zettler said that head coach Jon Cooper, who coached Canada to a silver medal, would be back for Wednesday’s game, and Jake Guentzel (USA), Brandon Hagel (Canada) and Erik Cernak (Slovakia) will play.
    Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Thomas Müller hit the right post with a shot from outside the area in the 16th minute and, moments later, Brian White's shot from the center of the area sailed over the crossbar.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • There were no injuries reported or marine pollution observed, and the ship safely sailed into port with the help of four tugboats, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Barnstormed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barnstormed. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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